That was a long time ago! I wasn't pleased with it. The zeolite I had was an ugly greenish white color, and it didn't look good in the tank. There was no improvement in the plants that I could see, and as I recall it had more algae problems than I was used to. That was about 12 years ago, I think.

Timing sounds about right, well this is in and it needs to stay - well for at least another 7 years

Always good to start with low / no expectations ... makes for great satisfaction. No expectation it will be anywhere as good as ADA.

This stuff is mined in South Africa ... so home "grown", gonna give it a spin - but noted the observation about algae - thanks . As for the color - I am ok with it for now, suspect just like the rocks it will darken over time.